20/05/2017
海 UMI on Hollywood Road
上環荷李活道159號地下3號舖
Shop 3, G/F, 159 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/omakase-with-a-surprise-e2789399
This is a great place for Omakase because firstly it tasted good and secondly you won't get distracted from the outside world so you can really put your senses into the dining experience.
The Omakase Menu is designed by Chef Yukio Kimijima.
Started with the Igura Rice which was simple deliciousness of salmon roe and rice.
Next was the Katsuo which was a bit like tuna.
The highlight of this abalone dish was the liver sauce which is rich and dreamy.
The Kobashila and ponzu sauce was my favourite because it was really refreshing, I loved the tart ponzu sauce.
The Makokare was ok but it would probably taste better without the shiso leaf.
The Aji had a nice gingery taste which balanced the oilyness of the fish.
The kinki was another favourite of mine because of the Himalayan salt and yuzu. I just loved the saltiness.
The Kuruma ebi was a huge springy prawn!!
The tairagi tasted like a huge scallop.
The Eel was my favourite because you get to taste the family secret recipe sauce of the Chef.
It was not too sweet and made the eel very palatable.
The hiramasa was a surprise, it actually tasted like BACON, so I loved it.
Next was the akami soaked in soy sauce. I love the lean part because the taste and texture is good.
Then there was the Katsuo and Oh-Toro which Hongkongers love because of the melt in your mouth oily texture.
Oh-Toro:
Miso Soup with Clam:
Finished with the clam soup which doesn't leave you gasping for water.
Before the dessert, there was this UNI roll which makes you really guilty because there was so much uni in it.
Dessert ended with this heavenly Daifuku.
The best Daifuku I have ever had because there was a a fresh, sweet juicy strawberry in the middle with a touch of coconut and on the side there were Matcha Valrhona Chocolates.
